Quinoa Tabouli

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• pinch salt
• 1 cup minced flat leaf parsley (about 1 large bunch)
• 1/2 cup finely diced tomatoes (about 2 romas or a handful of grape or cherry tomatoes)
• 1/4 cup finely diced scallions (about 3-4 scallions)
• 2 tablespoons minced mint (2-3 sprigs)
• 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   To make the quinoa:
2. 2

   Step 2

   In a fine mesh sieve, rinse the quinoa very well under cold running water. Transfer to a small pot with a tight fitting lid and add the water, olive oil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and put the lid on. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the germ has spiraled out from the grain.
3. 3

   Step 3

   To make the Tabouli:
4. 4

   Step 4

   While the quinoa is cooking, mince and dice the herbs and veggies and place them in a medium bowl with the remaining ingredients.
5. 5

   Step 5

   Stir in the cooked quinoa. Season to taste with salt and lemon juice if desired.

6. Bon appetit!